Resort Activities Manager

Compensation Type

Yearly

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen.

The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value.

With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.

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Follow your passion all the way to paradise at Trade Winds Resort, a Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace for seven years in a row! Trade Winds features three destination resorts just 200 flip flops from one another along the gorgeous Gulf Coast on St. Pete Beach, a Top-Ranked US Beach!

The Recreation Manager leads and coordinates all recreation, entertainment, and guest activities at the resort, including Kid’s Camp & Youth Programming, Resort Activities, Paddle boats, Entertainment, Birthday Parties, Arcade, and Poolside Retail. This role ensures safe, engaging, and high-quality experiences while motivating a dynamic and professional team.

• Supervise recreation staff including attendants, lifeguards, entertainers, and youth leaders.
• Oversee daily operations of Kid’s Camp, Arcade, Paddle boats, Poolside Retail, and Entertainment.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and coach staff to maintain service and safety standards.
• Plan and execute engaging activities such as games, crafts, trivia, and themed events.
• Manage special events, birthday parties, and private group programming.
• Ensure safety compliance, conduct regular inspections, and maintain certifications.
• Oversee arcade and poolside retail operations, including merchandising, inventory and revenue tracking.
• Maintain SOPs, budgets, and performance reports.
• Promote an energetic, guest-focused culture across all recreation areas.

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Hospitality, or related field (preferred).
• 3–5 years of recreation or hospitality management experience.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• CPR/First Aid required;
  Lifeguard certification preferred (on-site certification available).
• POS/retail operations knowledge a plus.
• Creative and guest-focused mindset.
• Work includes outdoor beach and pool environments with frequent standing and activity participation.
• Must be available weekends, holidays, and evenings.